31-Mar-21 18:00

Jayant Menon, Visiting Senior Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute | P Gunasegaram, Editorial Consultant, The Vibes | Jason Loh, Head of Social, Law and Human Rights at EMIR Research

According to a Reuters report, Malaysia's FDI in 2020 totalled $3.4b, a 56% drop from the previous year. Is this worrisome, or does it just reflect the uncertainties in the global investment landscape due to the pandemic? We explore this by looking at Malaysia's current standing in attracting FDI, what we can do better to remain competitive, and how we can move up the value chain. Image Source: Austin Distel, Unsplash